In this video, Ludovic provides a technical masterclass on pump foiling, a type of hydrofoiling where the rider stays above water by pumping their legs. He breaks down the physics of maintaining momentum and “pumping” indefinitely by focusing on weight distribution and timing. Overview of Pumping Technique The video is Read more
The Foiling Week Malcesine 2025, held from June 22nd to 29th at Fraglia Vela Malcesine on Lake Garda, Italy, continued its tradition as a premier event for foiling enthusiasts. A consistent playground for Foiling Week since 2014 due to its reliable winds and hospitality, once again hosted a wide array Read more
The GWA Wingfoil Youth World Championships will debut in Costa Brava, Spain, from June 30 to July 6, 2025. This event, held at Club de Vela La Ballena Alegre, will crown teenage champions in both Surf-Freestyle and FreeFly-Slalom disciplines. The competition includes male and female divisions across U14, U16, and Read more
Canada Ocean Racing embarks on an ambitious journey to etch its name in the annals of offshore sailing, aiming to conquer some of the sport’s most challenging events while championing environmental stewardship. At the heart of this endeavor is Canadian skipper Scott Shawyer, whose sights are firmly set on making Read more
A new documentary titled SOAR is set to launch, continuing the story of the WASZP sailing class and its impact on the world of dinghy foiling. This film serves as a powerful follow-up to the 2019 documentary Taking Flight, which highlighted the initial growth of the WASZP as an accessible Read more
Kingston will host the Sail Canada 2025 Formula Kite Senior Championships from August 8-10, showcasing Formula Kite, the exciting new event that debuted at the Paris Olympics last summer. Hosted by CORK / Sail Kingston as part of their Olympic Classes regatta, this championship is one of seven Sail Canada Read more
The eighth edition of the Foiling Awards recently concluded in Genoa, Italy, as a highlight of the World Foiling Congress 2025. These prestigious awards celebrate the pinnacle of achievements in the hydrofoiling world, honouring top athletes, innovative products, groundbreaking projects, and significant events from the past year. Winners are determined Read more
The SFT World Tour highlights top foiling athletes from around the globe, showcasing skill, innovation, and hydrofoiling water sports excellence in both men’s and women’s divisions. The Surf Foil World Tour features 5 foiling disciplines -SFT Surf Foil, SFT Pump Foil, SFT Wake Foil, SFT E-Foil, & SFT Downwind Foil. Read more
This year Foiling congress is taking place in Genova, Italy May 20th 2005. It is presented to the best projects, athletes and events, grouped in 14 hydrofoiling categories and voted for by the international community and stakeholders in the foiling industry. There are 13 different foiling categories with the Forlanini Read more
This conversation delves into the rich history and evolution of foiling, exploring its origins, technological advancements, and the transition from big wave riding to small swell foiling and the pivotal moments that have shaped the hydrofoiling sports. Tracing its origins from military and industrial applications aimed at enhancing boat efficiency Read more